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French Dancers on Stilts Dazzle Murfreesboro Seniors During International Folk Fest Visit

Jun 09, 2026 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Residents at AdamsPlace in Murfreesboro received a surprise visit this week that quite literally elevated the entertainment. As part of the annual I.... Read More

Blue Pinwheels Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rutherford County

Apr 02, 2026 at 07:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Blue pinwheels now spinning outside the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office serve as a visible reminder of a serious mission: protecting child.... Read More

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Hosting Free Food Box Giveaway for Rutherford County Residents

Nov 10, 2025 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will hold a free food box giveaway for Rutherford County residents on Saturday, November 15, 2025..... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Severe Weather Threat, Food Price Pressures, and Local Developments | Oct. 17, 2025

Oct 17, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, October 17, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Weekend Storm Alert: Middle Tennessee braces for a volatile weekend of stron.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland Calls for Leadership Change at MTSU in Facebook LIVE Video

Sep 25, 2025 at 11:07 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, TN - This past Monday, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland made a statement on his Facebook LIVE video feed that surprised some and angered othe.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Silver Alert Resolved, Fall Festival Honors Historian, Murfreesboro Growth & Safety Push | Sept. 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

πŸ“‹ Show Notes – Monday, September 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Silver Alert issued for 55-year-old Russell Childs ends with his safe r.... Read More

It’s Back… Scams Again! Rutherford County Faces a Familiar Headache

Aug 28, 2025 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN –  It is back… again! Just when you thought Rutherford County had finally escaped it, here it comes strolling back like that one relative.... Read More

Mother-Daughter Team Delivers Joy to AdamsPlace with Life-Like Animals

Jul 02, 2025 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Tuesday, WGNS learned how robotic animals are creating moments of joy and comfort for elderly residents that live right here in Murfreesboro. A mother-an.... Read More

Beloved Murfreesboro Musician Billy Yearwood Passes Away at 95

Jun 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – A familiar name to generations of Middle Tennesseans, Billy Yearwood, a respected local musician and longtime member of the Carl Tipton.... Read More